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Overview of Back Pain Back pain is not at all uncommon. Many of us suffer from back pain on occasion while in other cases our back pain becomes a chronic issue, affecting and upsetting our daily routine, our very lives. While back pain is normally not attributed to a serious disease, and in most cases […]

Overview of Food Allergies Food allergies occur when the body does not accept nutrients eaten by a person. The body, in turn, responds and this results in an allergic reaction. The body views the unwelcome food as bacteria or foreign matter and reacts accordingly. There are, however, specific foods that are most likely the cause

Dehydration Facts To function the body requires a certain amount of water. Dehydration takes place when water loss is greater than the water consumed Symptoms range from minor to severe. The young and the ageing are particularly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration happens when the volume of water escaping the body is larger than the amount

Overview There are a number of causes when it comes to pain. The good news is that many causes of foot pain can be treated at home. However, if the pain is persistent or severe, then it may warrant a visit to your doctor to assess the pain. Foot pain and Common Causes The most

Overview High blood pressure can increase your chances of having a heart attack, kidney disease, heart failures, stroke or dementia, yet it is something that rarely goes noticed since it does not have any symptoms. Approximately 1 in 4 adults are going to suffer from high blood pressure. The only way to determine if you

Overview When a person has a stroke, this is a life altering condition that is serious. A stroke is when the blood supply to the person’s brain is cut off, thus there is damage happening due to this blood loss. This is why when a stroke is suspected, a person should be sure that they

Overview of a Sprain Your most common sprain occurs to the wrist, knee, and ankle. However, a sprain can affect any part of the body. A sprain is classified as a stretch in the ligaments that connects to the bones. If you are with someone who has a sprain, or you might have experienced a

What is a Cold? A cold is a viral infection that affects a person’s ears and nose. There are about 200 viruses that can turn into a cold, therefore, it is hard to determine when a person gets a cold. In most instances, colds are not regarded as a serious illness and are usually gone

Overview After a long day of work, many people feel tired, both physically and mentally. This type of behavior is normal. However, when people start to feel stressed all the time which in turn makes them feel lazy, exhausted and sleepy, then they are showing signs of chronic fatigue syndrome. Most people are unaware that

Overview For people who suffer from sinusitis, they are going to find that the sinuses around the nose are often inflamed, along with the lining of the nose. This illness can be acute, meaning that this happens suddenly, or chronic, meaning that it lasts longer than 12 weeks. Symptoms When a person suffers from this